What is the treatment for high cholesterol?

• A. Statin drugs
• B. Stent
• C. ACE inhibitor
• D. Pacemaker

Answer: (A)

Treating high cholesterol mostly involves lowering the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood to reduce plaque buildup in arteries. The most common and effective medication for this is a statin. Statins block the liver’s production of cholesterol by inhibiting the enzyme HMG‑CoA reductase. With less cholesterol being made, the liver increases the number of LDL receptors on its surface, which pull more LDL cholesterol out of the blood. The result is lower overall cholesterol, especially LDL, which reduces the risk of atherosclerosis and heart attacks or strokes.

Lifestyle changes like eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising, and maintaining a healthy weight complement statin therapy. The other options listed aren’t for lowering cholesterol: a stent opens a blocked artery but doesn’t change cholesterol levels; an ACE inhibitor lowers blood pressure (and may protect the heart) but doesn’t directly reduce cholesterol; a pacemaker corrects heart rhythm issues.